Episode 111 - Talking About Antisemitism (with Halina Brooke, LAMFT)

The field of psychotherapy has increasingly prioritized discussions about issues of oppression and marginalization. This is, of course, a sign of progress. But who gets left out of these conversations? Today’s guest Kaley shares her experience of antisemitism in therapy, and Halina Brooke rejoins us to talk about how Jewish clients are impacted when therapist education reinforces harmful narratives.

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Introduction: 0:00 – 6:09

Part One: 6:09 – 38:26

Part Two: 38:26 – 1:20:00

Part Three: 1:20:00 – 1:22:52

Show Notes:

• Donate to Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

• Halina Brooke: Recourse Counseling / LinkedIn

• The Jewish Therapist Collective

• The influence of Judaism on American psychology

• The Liking Gap in Conversations: Do People Like Us More Than We Think?

• Job Accommodation Network

• ADA.gov

• Family and Medical Leave Act